Cortland County's estimated 2026 population is 45,921 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cortland County is the 51st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 49,277 and has seen a growth of -6.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cortland County includes 90.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.52%)
Two or more races (4.75%)
Black or African American (2.11%)
Asian (1.39%)
Other race (1.15%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,001 | 90.52% |
| Two or more races | 2,203 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 978 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 644 | 1.39% |
| Other race | 532 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cortland County's average per capita income is $47,635. Household income levels show a median of $67,527. The poverty rate stands at 12.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,704 | $114,390 |
| Families | $85,316 | $102,242 |
| Households | $67,527 | $82,947 |
| Non Families | $39,334 | $49,894 |
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